Vyvanse is for the treatment of ADHD in patients ages 6 and above. Vyvanse is not for weight loss. It is not known if Vyvanse is safe and effective for the treatment of obesity.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Vyvanse is a federally controlled substance (CII) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep Vyvanse in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away Vyvanse may harm others, and is against the law.
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Vyvanse is a stimulant medicine. Tell the doctor if you or your child have ever abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines, or street drugs.

Vyvanse is a once-daily prescription medication for patients ages 6 and above with ADHD. Vyvanse is not for weight loss. It is not known if Vyvanse is safe and effective for the treatment of obesity. Vyvanse may help improve attention and reduce the symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity. That’s it. The rest is up to them.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION continued

Who should not take Vyvanse?
Do not take Vyvanse if you or your child is:

taking or has taken an anti-depression medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the past 14 days.

sensitive or allergic to, or had a reaction to other stimulant medicines.

Problems that can occur while taking Vyvanse. Tell the doctor:

if you or your child have heart problems or heart defects, high blood pressure, or a family history of these problems. This is important because sudden death has occurred in people with heart problems or defects, and sudden death, stroke and heart attack have happened in adults. Since increases in blood pressure and heart rate may occur, the doctor should regularly check these during treatment. Call the doctor right away if you or your child have any signs of heart problems such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting while taking Vyvanse.

if you or your child have mental problems, or a family history of suicide, bipolar illness, or depression. This is important because new or worsening behavior and thought problems or bipolar illness may occur. New symptoms such as seeing or hearing things that are not real, believing things that are not true, being suspicious, or having new manic symptoms may occur. Call the doctor right away if there are any new or worsening mental symptoms during treatment.

if you or your child have circulation problems in fingers and toes (peripheral vasculopathy, including Raynaud’s phenomenon). Fingers or toes may feel numb, cool, painful, sensitive to temperature and/or change color from pale, to blue, to red. Call the doctor right away if any signs of unexplained wounds appear on fingers or toes while taking Vyvanse.

if your child is having slowing of growth (height and weight); Vyvanse may cause this serious side effect. Your child should have his or her height and weight checked often while taking Vyvanse. The doctor may stop treatment if a problem is found during these check-ups.

if you or your child are pregnant, breast-feeding, or plan to become pregnant or breast-feed.

What are possible side effects of Vyvanse?
The most common side effects of Vyvanse reported in ADHD studies include:

anxiety

decreased appetite

diarrhea

dizziness

dry mouth

irritability

loss of appetite

nausea

trouble sleeping

upper stomach pain

vomiting

weight loss

What is Vyvanse?

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in patients 6 years and above. Vyvanse is not for weight loss. It is not known if Vyvanse is safe and effective for the treatment of obesity.

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